Where did Greg LeMond ever finish on the L'Equipe list? The French liked him even less. But at least a great track accomplishment was recognized, but interesting that there is no Paula or marathoners at all (or is that the bottom 10 or 20 of the list?) The French do know where Chicago is; they used to come over in huge numbers prior to 9-11.
"Martin J. Dixon" wrote: > I'm surprised Lance is that high. Makes the case. They don't like him > there-because he is so good. > Regards, > Martin(admitted Lancophile) > > Robert Hersh wrote: > > > As an interesting postscript to our recent AOY thread, I thought I'd pass > > along the results of the 2002 "Champion of Champions" poll of the editorial > > staff of the French sports daily, L'Equipe. In spite of his Tour de France > > exploits, Lance Armstrong was only tied for eighth with Serena Williams. > > Here are the top ten. Note that they have just one list for both men and > > women--I believe Flo-Jo is the only woman who has ever won. > > > > 1. Michael Schumacher (Germany, auto racing) 144 pts > > 2. Janica Kostelic (Croatia, alpine skiing) 117 > > 3. Roberto Carlos (Brazil, soccer) 85 > > 4. Tim Montgomery (USA, athletics) 84 > > 5. Ole-Elnar Bjorndalen (Norway, biathlon) 69 > > 6. Ronaldo (Brazil, soccer) 65 > > 7. Ellen MacArthur (GBR, yachting) 60 > > 8. Serena Williams (USA, tennis) 57 > > Lance Arrmstrong (USA, cycling) 57 > > 10. Dejan Bodiroga (Yugoslavia, basketball) 49 > > > > No Barry Bonds. No surprise. > > > > Schumacher won this last year as well, but Americans won the two years > > before that--Tiger Woods (2000) and Andre Agassi (1999). > > > > Bob H > > > >
